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Twenty seven percent of the 2015 NFL Draft played high school football in Georgia or Florida, according to Jamie Newberg.

The two states combine for 69 of the 256 draft picks. To take it one step further, Florida, Georgia, Texas and California can claim almost half of the draft pool (28 percent). Georgia is a bit of a new face, as Newberg points out Florida, California and Texas have been the high school to NFL factories for years. Tue, May 19, 2015 11:28:00 AM

ESPN's Mel Kiper questioned the Jaguars' decision to take Florida DE Dante Fowler with the No. 3 overall, but Jacksonville a solid "B+" draft grade.

The analyst would have taken both Leonard Williams and Amari Cooper over Fowler. Kiper also questioned the selection of T.J. Yeldon high in Round 2, but reported that Jacksonville didn't have a good option to move down. He liked what Jacksonville did after that, however, grabbing a probable Day 1 starting G in A.J. Cann and another prospect who will compete for immediate playing time in S James Sample. Jacksonville had a stellar Day 3, stopping the tumbles of WR Rashad Greene and DT Michael Bennett. Mon, May 4, 2015 09:29:00 PM

Fowler (6'3/261) started 25 college games, amassing 34 TFLs, 14.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in just three seasons at Florida. He was named first-team All SEC by the conference's coaches in 2014. Long armed (33 3/4"), relentless, violent and exceptionally young for an incoming rookie, Fowler won't turn 21 until training camp. The one concern on Fowler was his relatively pedestrian Combine, running 4.60 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical and disappointing 9-foot-4 broad jump. Based purely on tape study, NFL Films' Greg Cosell has likened Fowler's upside to that of Chiefs franchise player Justin Houston. He'll slot in immediately as the "Leo" rusher for a Jacksonville pass rush that was surprisingly effective in 2014. Thu, Apr 30, 2015 08:31:00 PM

TFY Draft Insider Tony Pauline has heard that the Jets "will work the phones hard to move down," if Florida edge rusher Dante Fowler "does not fall to the sixth pick."

"During a television appearance on SNY this past Sunday, I floated the idea of New Orleans as a trading partner as I was told weeks ago the Saints have broached the idea of moving up for Vic Beasley. I’ve honestly not heard anything concrete about a trade between the two teams but have further confirmed the Saints desire for Beasley," Pauline wrote. The Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan made it clear recently that they've created multiple contingency plans, and have let teams below them know they're willing to move down from their current spot. Thu, Apr 30, 2015 04:11:00 PM